It’s probably a little silly to talk about last weekend fun when last weekend was, oh, 4 days ago, but that’s about how much time it takes me to wake up–so, a recap: My parents came to visit, and much fun was had by all. We ate chocolate mousse, I got my ass kicked at Wii Sports, and Ms. Ellie reveled in the extra attention.

While we were at the natural food center, Mom convinced me to try my hand at sprouts. Contrary to popular belief, the strange stuff now growing on my counters is NOT mold, thank you very much… these are radish sprouts:

They’re highly nutritious and taste like little radishes, but without all the washing and dicing and slicing my fingers open–I can pop a handful of these in my mouth and save myself the trouble. So easy!

We also decided to take advantage of the extra space in my parents’ van and buy some new garbage cans (I know, exciting stuff). Our old cans have been violently molested by the killer squirrels who live in our back yard–they’ve chewed squirrel-sized holes in the lids, making it that much easier to spread trash all over the back yard. The homeowner’s association loves us, I can tell you.

So Dad and I went off to Home Depot to pick up some new bins. While we were there, I found these planters:

Aren’t they cute? Not that I have any plants for them, of course. They’ll probably end up holding pencils.

All in all, an excellent weekend! I have high hopes for the next one, too. I’m feeling inspired by the mild, spring-like weather and have lots of new projects in mind. Stay tuned!

Oh, hello there! The three of you who are actually still reading, I mean! Nice to see you. Yes, I know it seems like I’ve dropped off the face of the earth, but I have a good excuse: I’ve been sick.

Ok, well, I was sick… about a week ago. For two days. Vomit is not a real motivator, you know? The winter malaise, it lingers.

So to give this poor neglected blog a feeble jump-start, I shamelessly stole this meme from Schmutzie. I’m not normally a fan of the meme (I insist it should be pronounced “mee-mee,” because doesn’t that just make more sense? Most memes are all about “me me me me,” but I’m told I am wrong, wrong, wrong) but this one caught my eye because I didn’t have to think very hard. I like not thinking right now.

A – AVAILABLE: Not so much lately. It’s partly the “I want to hibernate” factor, but mostly because I’m just busy.

B – BIRTHDAY: January 24, 1983.

C – CRUSHING ON: I have no idea. Sleep, maybe. Sleep is sexy.

D – DRINK YOU LAST HAD: Soda water. Water with bubbles: Badass.

E – EASIEST PERSON TO TALK TO: Tim.

F – FAVORITE SONG: I have too many… but right now, “Swim” by Jack’s Mannequin.

G – GUMMY BEARS OR GUMMY WORMS: Worms!

H – HOMETOWN: North Amity, Maine–a teeny town known for… well… not very much.

I – IN LOVE WITH: My kid. She’s too cute!

J – JUGGLE: Bwahahaha, that’s a joke, right?

K – KILLED SOMEONE: Wanted to? Sure.

L – LONGEST CAR RIDE: Maine to New York, overnight, with the whole family, on very little sleep.

M- MILKSHAKE FLAVOR: Chocolate.

N – NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: One–I still can’t resist calling him “widdle brudder” even though he’s now a grown man who’d probably appreciate a slightly less juvenile nickname.

O – ONE WISH: To be content.

P – PERSON YOU TALKED TO LAST: Mr. Tim.

Q – QUESTIONABLE LIKE: FarmVille. I feel dirty just writing that, but I can’t resist a good simulation game.

R – REASON TO SMILE: The baby is asleep, and I have a whole hour and a half to myself before bedtime.

S – SONG YOU LAST HEARD: Times They Are a Changin’

T – TIME YOU WOKE UP: 6:30 a.m.

U – UNDERWEAR COLOR: A funky retro pattern in orange and blue.

V – VALUES: I has them.

W – WORST HABIT: Biting my fingernails.

X – X-RAYS YOU’VE HAD: My teeth and my left foot–not at the same time.

Y – YOYOS: I’m familiar.

Z – ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius